Using MIDI Devices With Farrago
This page details the basics of using a MIDI device with Farrago. When you assign MIDI shortcuts to Farrago, they'll work even when Farrago is in the background.
To get started, plug your MIDI device into your Mac, then enable it in Farrago's Preferences window.
Farrago's MIDI device table
Once your device is enabled, you'll be able to use it to control many parts of Farrago.
Tile Playback
Tile with MIDI Shortcut
MIDI keys can be used to trigger a tile, causing it to play when the MIDI key is pressed.
To assign a MIDI key to a specific tile, highlight the tile and click the “Learn MIDI” button in the Inspector. Press a key on your MIDI device, and it will be assigned to that tile.
Once a shortcut is set, it will be shown in the Inspector, as well as on the tile face (space permitting). The Inspector will show both the MIDI key, and the relevant MIDI device.
For even faster setting, press Command-L on your keyboard when a tile is selected to trigger “Learn MIDI”. Note that you can also set one MIDI key to trigger multiple tiles.
Set Switching
Farrago's Sets list, with MIDI shortcuts
MIDI keys can also be assigned to a specific Set. When the specified MIDI key is pressed, Farrago will switch to the desired Set.
To assign a MIDI key to a specific Set, highlight the Set, then click “Learn MIDI” in the Inspector. Press a key on your MIDI device, and it will be assigned to that Set.
Once a shortcut is set, it will be shown in the Inspector, as well as in the Sets list. The Inspector will show both the MIDI key, and the relevant MIDI device.
Global Playback Controls
Global Shortcuts
The MIDI tab of Farrago's preferences provides access to global shortcuts. Here, you can set MIDI shortcuts to control playback, bring Farrago forward, and adjust volumes.